Challenges and opportunities in electronic waste sector in India

In recent decades, the use of electronic and electrical devices has increased significantly, leading to rapidly rising amounts of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), called e-waste. Currently, around 20–50 million tones of E-waste are generated worldwide. The rate increases by as much as 3–5% each year, making e-waste one of the fastest-growing hazardous waste streams on a global level. The factors behind this development are the rapid obsolescence and replacement of electronic products caused by technological innovation and aggressive marketing. These aspects will contribute considerably to the dimension of e-waste quantities in the future. This research paper emphasis on some of the challenges and opportunities associated with Electronic waste sector in India.